Divya Delhi:  Washington, DC: Following the Senate's confirmation of Kash Patel, who is of Indian descent, as the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation In addition to thanking everyone, Patel pledged to transform the organization into one that is "transparent, accountable, and committed to justice." Patel emphasized his dedication to rebuilding public confidence in the FBI and thanked Attorney General Pam Bondi and President Donald Trump for their assistance. "I am honored to be confirmed as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation," Patel wrote in a post shared on X. We appreciate the steadfast trust and support of Attorney General Bondi and President Trump. "The FBI has a distinguished legacy—from the G-Men" to protecting our country after 9/11," he continued. The American people are entitled to an FBI that is open, responsible, and dedicated to upholding the law. Public trust has been damaged by the politicalization of our legal system, but that is going to stop today. Patel pledged to transform the FBI into an institution in which the American people could take pride. Together with our partners and the hardworking men and women of the Bureau, we will restore a nation in which the American people can take pride. And take this as a warning to anyone who would do harm to Americans. We're going to find you everywhere on Earth. First mission. America Always. Patel stated, "Let's get to work." President Donald Trump's supporter Kash Patel was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday to serve as the Federal Bureau of Investigation's director. The rest of the Republican Party, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who had previously blocked other Trump nominations, supported Patel despite Republican Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska opposing the candidacy.All of the Senate Democrats voted against him, and the confirmation was approved by a slim 51-49 majority.